Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Sonographer to support sonography training at Mile End Hospital in this newly created post. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ultrasound Lead Sonographer and Modality Lead Sonographers, to ensure the ultrasound service runs smoothly with staff working at the top of their licence. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to providing and developing a high-quality ultrasound training programme at the Mile End Community Diagnostic Service. The successful candidate will work closely with the other lead Sonographers across the trust and should be able to offer a flexible approach to work. They should have a desire to teach others, have good organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise their workload and liaise with other departments. Statutory registration with a regulatory body and DMU or Post Graduate Cert / Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is essential. This post will be based at the Mile End site where the post holder will co-ordinate and deliver training of student sonographers and upskilling of sonographers, radiologists, or other professionals across Mile End, Royal London, and St Barts sites. Developing advanced clinical pathways and improving skill mix with be a core element of this post. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced autonomous ultrasound practitioner providing both clinical and academic leadership within the Mile End Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre. The role involves working closely with the site lead and education lead sonographers to deliver and oversee training for students, radiologists, and sonographers requiring upskilling, including inductions, one-to-one supervision, and continuous monitoring of academic and clinical progress in line with CASE-accredited programmes. They will support trainee supervisors with action planning and assessments while ensuring high-quality education standards are maintained across all sites. The post holder will undertake 70% clinical duties, independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations, alongside 30% administrative responsibilities, including coordinating trainee placements across CDC, RLH, and SBH, and acting as a key liaison with universities and education providers. Additionally, they will contribute to the development of a skilled and innovative ultrasound workforce, standardise training programmes and clinical protocols, support quality assurance processes, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging services in line with local and national standards. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Substantial experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification. Attendance of a clinical supervisor course. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of post graduate teaching. Skills Essential criteria Be of smart personal appearance. High level inter-personal and communications skills. Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude. Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations. Ability to work under pressure. Effective leadership and team working. Computer literate. Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to manage and deliver deadlines Knowledge Essential criteria An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues. Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery. Qualifications Essential criteria Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound. Current and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body in the UK ( RCT, NMC or GMC) Visa Sponsorship Information This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. 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